Dermo245 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hi all, Just got this one finished for the Matchbox GB here on the forum - those with an eye for general accuracy or rivets, please look away now! Talk about a trip down memory lane. While I never built this one as a kid, I remember their kits and great boxart and how they seemed to be in every newsagent and corner shop. Happy days. The full build thread is here but to recap: Kit: Matchbox PK-128 Build: OOB except for tarting up the pilots' seats: Paints: White from a rattle can, all others Revell Acrylic with a brush. Klear. Decals: From the kit! This aircraft XX915 was written off in a non-fatal crash in 1984. Taking off from Boscombe Down on a routine flight, No 1 engine failed and the pilot Sqn. Ldr. Tim Allen began to prepare for an emergency landing. During approach, No 2 engine ignited fuel leaking from the failed No 1 engine and the pilot ejected and landed nearby at Porton Down. The aircraft crashed onto open farm land 0.75 miles from there. You can read the full accident report here. Matchbox T2 Jaguar EPTS PK-128 (1) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Matchbox T2 Jaguar EPTS PK-128 (7) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Matchbox T2 Jaguar EPTS PK-128 (9) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Matchbox T2 Jaguar EPTS PK-128 (10) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr And along with my Revell Jag.. Matchbox T2 Jaguar EPTS PK-128 (13) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Matchbox T2 Jaguar EPTS PK-128 (14) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for looking and enjoy your modelling. Cheers, Dermot 31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Brilliant, it looks great in those colours! I think I might do some ETPS/A&AEE stuff myself soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_w Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Nice big cat, Great contrast to the Granby jet as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobydoof Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I remember the last flight of this jet, stood at the end of the Flight line at boscombe as it was sent vertical on full burner just like the end of the Typhoon display now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Wow. That old kit has scrubbed up beautifully. Great modelling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hello,Dermot - This is a beautiful looking build of the classic Matchbox rendition of the Jaguar. Great work in every respect. All The Best,Paul.😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 An absolutely stonking build. You'd never guess its origins. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Now that is a great looking Cat! I remember making this in my yoof, as I recall it was finished in gloss green and brown. Hopefully I've improved since then. Thanks for the memories 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 They are both gorgeous Dermot,......love the raspberry ripple colours on the Jag too! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Nice build of a golden oldie, brings back some memories! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 You've done a great job on that oldie. Nice to see a different scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 They both look great. Fine work indeed. Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 That is very nice. We have raspberry ripple Jag on display at our local FAST Museum, here in Farnborough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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